Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald guides defending champions into 2026 season

The Seattle Seahawks entered the 2026 NFL season as the defending Super Bowl LX champions, a turnaround driven by head coach Mike Macdonald. In his second year, Macdonald led the team to a franchise‑record 14‑3 regular‑season, a league‑best +191 point differential and a 483‑point offense, culminating in a 29‑13 Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots.

CBS Sports ranked Macdonald second among NFL head coaches, ahead of Kyle Shanahan and Andy Reid, citing his defensive expertise and bold roster moves, including trading quarterback Geno Smith, hiring Sam Darnold and Klint Kubiak, and replacing offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. The team also added rookie running back Jadarian Price, expected to see significant workload after Kenneth Walker's departure.

General manager John Schneider highlighted the rapid progress, noting the Seahawks' 10‑game winning streak that carried them through the playoffs.